Warming more people, each and every day, thank you Barbara

Matching sets, hats, scarves, and mittens. Click to enlarge. See the royal blue in the center of the picture and the red and white to it's right....they're heavy tube socks which would help keep little ones warm and dry in their boots. Or since they probably don't have boots add a layer for their legs and feet. These cute colorful sets were knitted and donated by Barbara N. Many thanks Barbara N, the kids who receive these will indeed be warmer!
Wanted to photograph this one separately so you could see how fun it is. The pink and black remind me of poodle skirts. Anyone else as old as me remember those? Not only will some girl be warmer when she wears this donation, Barbara....she'll also be stylish and thrilled.
And look at this darling one. The picture turned out a bit darker than the set really is. Hope you can see the detail in the yarn when you click on it to enlarge it.
Look at this colorful collection of hats in lots of different sizes. Our friend Barbara's been very busy indeed.
The blue and white baby blanket is crocheted and will be donated along with the infant sized hats from above to the hospital, since the babies aren't treated at the 2 clinics. The scarf to the right of the blanket I believe is knitted and sooooooooo super soft.

Thank you Barbara for your thoughtful donation. You've warmed many.

2010
Scarves 90+4=94
Hats 68+32=100
Mittens 7+6=13
Socks 28

2008-2009
Hats 368
Mittens 66
Scarves 147
Socks 79 pair
*counts from day 1, Dec 2 2008

Totally unrelated, but we all need some fun and perhaps a distraction from this long cold snowy winter. I'm having a fun contest over on my travel blog. Please feel free to hop over and check it out. The more the merrier.

A rainbow of Scarves

click to enlarge

Look at all these wonderfully warm scarves! Gail, a new member sent 26 crocheted scarves. Must check the settings on my camera. This photo looks a bit muted. The colors were yummy. I'm imagining how many people will be smiling when they wrap up in these scarves.

I'm in awe of wonderful you all are for knitting and crocheting, for helping those that do with postage, for posting about our cause and spreading the news. Keep up the fabulous work folks!

Thank you!

2010
Scarves 64+26=90
Hats 68
Mittens 7
Socks 28


2008-2009
Hats 368
Mittens 66
Scarves 147
Socks 79 pair
*counts from day 1, Dec 2 2008

**Barbara, another new member's donation next. Stay tuned.

Five Fabulous Scarves!

Karen V's done it again. 5 Fabulous crocheted scarves. Stella's modeling the yellow one...she said it's super soft. There are 3 tan ones (hope you can see them against my tan carpet), and a navy. Many thanks Karen for your continued support for those in need. I'm hoping to meet up with Rae to delivery these items tomorrow night. Thank you, thank you. Karen's box was one of 3 that were delivered today on my return from work.

So, please stay turned for donations from Barbara and Gail!

2010
Scarves 59+5=64
Hats 65+3=68
Mittens 7
Socks 28


2008-2009
Hats 368
Mittens 66
Scarves 147
Socks 79 pair
*counts from day 1, Dec 2 2008

Crocheted Hats for Men

I'm happily getting a bit caught up with this picture of 3 fabulous crocheted hats from Alma for our cold men living under the bridge. Most of you probably know from seeing the news, but we continue to be blanketed with snow and extreme temperatures. This winter in Central Ohio has sadly broken records we'd just assume not be broken. Record low temps, record snow falls, records for the number of continuous snow on the ground and so forth. So, please keep those hooks and needles busy. All the hats, scarves, and mittens are so truly needed and appreciated.

Thanks bunches Alma, these 3 hats are nicely sized for men and nice and warm.

2010
Scarves 59
Hats 65+3=68
Mittens 7
Socks 28

2008-2009
Hats 368
Mittens 66
Scarves 147
Socks 79 pair
*counts from day 1, Dec 2 2008

Looking forward to more warm items from Shelly, per her blog comment; and Linda in Florida who's having great fun with a new loom according to an email I got. So stay tuned!

Recycling and Kool Aid Fun

Look at these fun colored knitted hats from Becky. Aren't they fun? The hats are made of re-cycled yarn. By that I mean, Becky takes apart old sweaters and re-cycles the fiber/yarn. Now, as she explains to me this can only be done if the sweater wasn't surged, (it's seams that is). Then she used Kool Aid to dye the yarn. She had fun with the process, is warming heads of those in need, and is recycling...that's what I call a Win, Win, Win situation!

Thanks bunches Becky for your donation. Been out of town and am trying to catch up a bit with documented donations.

We've got about a foot of snow on the ground right now folks, so all your hats, scarves, and mittens are doubly appreciated.
2010
Scarves 59
Hats 62+3=65
Mittens 7
Socks 28


2008-2009
Hats 368
Mittens 66
Scarves 147

Stay tuned for a donation from Alma
Socks 79 pair
*counts from day 1, Dec 2 2008

Yarn

Sharing another poem about yarn written in a writers group as a writing exercise. I do hope you all enjoy, and are keeping busy with the magic you perform with your hooks and needles.

A cocoon of yarn

Awaits the magic of

Hand and Hook

What will I be?

Scarf,

hat,

afghan,

love

*copyrighted

2008-2009
Hats 368
Mittens 66
Scarves 147
Socks 79 pair
*counts from day 1, Dec 2 2008

A poem to share

Some time back my SIL and a friend wrote this poem as a writing exercise. I thought I'd share it with you all here as it seems to be fitting.

The rhythm of the hook

as it moves the yarn around

Calls to me in whispers

a sweet familiar sound.

My hand moves almost dreamlike

without a thought or care

As I fashion something new

for someone cold to wear.

Perhaps a scarf or cap

Maybe a blanket too

With each and every stitch

I think of more to do

So when the cold winds blow

and when the snow falls down

My yarn helps me to remember

Forgotten people all around.

I am the one who’s blessed

As my warm hands stitch away

I pray the rhythm of my hook

Will help someone in some small way.

copy righted @ sandy June 2009

2008-2009
Hats 368
Mittens 66
Scarves 147
Socks 79 pair
*counts from day 1, Dec 2 2008

HATS, glorious Hats

50 Fabulous hats from our Dear Dear Frank and Karen. Look at the variety in colors. I've separated these in bags marked girls and boys to help when they're distributed at the clinics for those kids so in need (and their Moms). If you've not read about this before, Frank is Karen's husband (see link in sidebar to her wonderful blog). Frank is a luscious loomer. hehe Karen, tell Frank I just gave him a nickname. lol

You can see one of the smaller hats on Susie sitting next to our Stella who's modeling a multi-colored blue hat she was particularly fond of.

Thanks bunches Frank!
2010
Scarves 59
Hats 52+10=62
Mittens 7
Socks 28

2008-2009
Hats 368
Mittens 66
Scarves 147
Socks 79 pair
*counts from day 1, Dec 2 2008

Humane Award

WOW... I am speechless at receiving this award from Mary Anne. This is very meaningful to me. I've posted it in the sidebar and will endeavor to pass this along a bit later. Scheduled this post and as you read it, I am out of town. Time perhaps will be better on my return.

I believe everyone who's knitted or crocheted a stitch should take a piece of this award, because this is indeed a group effort. So please pat yourselves on the back and feel free to post this on your blog with a link here so folks will know about it.

I will reserve passing this along to folks outside our group, to highlight them for a later date. I know there are many people doing good things. And again many thanks!
2010
Scarves 59
Hats 52
Mittens 7
Socks 28

2008-2009
Hats 368
Mittens 66
Scarves 147
Socks 79 pair
*counts from day 1, Dec 2 2008

stay tuned for a donation from Frank

First Award!

Mary Anne at Starlight Blog gifted me this award way back in October of 2009. I didn't quite understand at the time and therefore didn't do anything with it. My apologies, because I did indeed appreciate receiving it; but didn't know it's meaning or the rules that were attached at the time. Found it a few days ago (this is a scheduled post); and wanted to post it.

In her post, Mary Anne indicates the award is for someone who writes from the heart. That's easy for me to do because you ALL inspire me in many ways. When you hear people say things are bad, people don't care, watch the news and see lots of negative things...YOU ALL prove to me each and everyday people are good, people are kind, and people do care! So please enjoy this award with me, as it's certainly a joint effort.

The rules say I'm to pay the award onto 7 bloggers who write from the heart, and list 10 honest things about me.

1. I would rather blog then clean house
2. I would rather watch a movie at home on TV then go out to the movies
3. I love wine
4. I'm not a morning person and like to sleep in and wake up slowly
5. I like learning new things, but really didn't like school after junior high
6. I'm not very impressed with fame, money, and material things
7. I love walking through cemeteries, enjoy photographing gravestones; particularly old ones
8. I'm not very adventurous with eating, no desire to eat things that Anthony Bourdain does on his show
9. I don't like any reality TV shows
10. I think I'm a good cook

Now, whom to pass this award onto? I don't believe I can pick among you team members and so will pass the award on, outside our circle of special knitters and crocheters to bloggers who blog from the heart. Gives us all a chance to see and read about non yarn things this way too.

1. Positive Men, an interesting blogger with stories that you feel in your gut.
2. The Way I See It, a blog about everyday life globally, very insightful
3. Mind Your Own Business, a blog about family life
4. EX Great Life, pick a topic...it's always something different to read about
5. Comedy Plus, you just never know what you might read about
6. A Second Cup, fun look at life as we age
7. Serian Man A blogger who loves to write, he writes about love and life
   

2010
Scarves 59
Hats 52
Mittens 7
Socks 28

2008-2009
Hats 368
Mittens 66
Scarves 147
Socks 79 pair
*counts from day 1, Dec 2 2008

stay tuned for a 2nd award, and donations from Frank

Look at all the great knitted yummies from Trudy. Some pretty cute sets here, with matching scarves and hats, and the cute neck warmer and hat. Very nice Trudy. Kids are gonna love being warm and looking good!

The gold hat with the garter stitch at the bottom is darling, is that a pattern you can share?

2010
Scarves 56+3=59
Hats 47+5=52
Mittens 5 pairs+2=7
Socks 28

2008-2009
Hats 368
Mittens 66
Scarves 147
Socks 79 pair
*counts from day 1, Dec 2 2008

Thank you Alma

Stella, once again wrapped up in warmth. She's modeling a blue crocheted cap and a nice big variegated brown tweedy style scarf from Alma. These will be so appreciated by our folks under the bridge. Many thanks Alma. And don't forget she's a new blogger, so stop in for a visit.

2010
Scarves 55+1=56
Hats 46+1=47
Mittens 5 pairs
Socks 28

2008-2009
Hats 368
Mittens 66
Scarves 147
Socks 79 pair
*counts from day 1, Dec 2 2008

Next up, donation from Trudy, stay tuned.

Scarfin it UP, think that's what the Smurf's would say

**remember to click on the pictures to see things up close

Scarfin it up! With this donation of 30 scarves, I think we may need to add that word to the dictionary. Seriously, look at the fun designs and colors. Chris made 26 fleece scarves and 4 crocheted scarves. Chris is a friend of our Dear Beth (crochetprincess). What fun variety she found with her fleece. Stella is wrapped up in a super soft lavender crocheted scarf.

Thanks bunches Chris, wish you had a blog so we all could come visiting. I'll send along my thanks to Beth.

2010
Scarves 25+30=55
Hats 46
Mittens 5
Socks 28

2008-2009
Hats 368
Mittens 66
Scarves 147
Socks 79 pair
*counts from day 1, Dec 2 2008

**stay tuned for donations from Alma and Trudy

More Love from the Hook

More Love from the Hook. Pouches and boxes from all around continue to prove to me how much love there is the hands of those who knit and crochet. Such a fantastic group of people. Here we have 2 more hat and scarf sets (blue and green--pink and blue), a rose and gold hat, darker navy scarf, and pink and rose hat from Trudy. Love how our numbers are climbing. Each represents another person touched by loving hands and warmed in a very special way.

2010
Scarves 24+1=25
Hats 42+4=46
Mittens 3 pair+2=5
Socks 28

THANK YOU Trudy!

2008-2009
Hats 368
Mittens 66
Scarves 147
Socks 79 pair
*counts from day 1, Dec 2 2008

Still looking for identity of our donations from Thousand Oaks CA pictured here
Mystery solved, I'm happy to say. Mia made the hats pictured in the post linked above. Thanks bunches!

More New Members!

Alma is a new member, and sent this donation in a week ago. It got mixed in the wrong folder on my computer and I just found it today. Sorry for the delay posting it. Welcome to the group and many thanks Alma. All items are crocheted. Not only is Alma new to our group, but she's new to blogging. Let's go visit and encourage her to blog and enjoy herself. Remember when we were new at blogging, trying to learn how things worked and excited to get comments. Spread The Bridge Love. I've added her to our blog log.

2010
Scarves 24+1=25
Hats 42+4=46
Mittens 3 pair+2=5
Socks 28

Stay tuned for donations from Trudy
Still looking for identity of our donations from Thousand Oaks CA pictured here

2008-2009
Hats 368
Mittens 66
Scarves 147
Socks 79 pair
*counts from day 1, Dec 2 2008

Hats, Hats, love for the head!

Thanks Bonnie for these 13 crocheted hats and scarf. I love the way you've added both texture and color to make a trim on the edge. Very nice. Your donation will keep 13 more people warmer. Awesome.

Stay tuned for donations from Alma and Trudy
Still looking for identity of our donations from Thousand Oaks CA pictured here

Scarves 23+1=24
Hats 30+12=42
Mittens 3 pair+2=5
Socks 28


2008-2009
Hats 368
Mittens 66
Scarves 147
Socks 79 pair
*counts from day 1, Dec 2 2008

I'm in Love with my Mailman! lol

See why I'm in LOVE with my mailman? lol He brings me such wonderful packages from you all. This fabulous package is from a new member, Robbie. A great mix of crocheted and knitted items here. I believe the pink/purplish scarf is knitted while the other 3 look to be crocheted. The multi-colored blue hat Stella's sporting, the pink & gray, and the solid green hats are crocheted while the others are knitted. Look at those blue and white mittens! Oh my, what a labor that had to be. Beautiful. Both pairs of mittens are knitted.

Thank you Robbie for your donation. This donation brings our counts to:
2010
Scarves 19+4=23
Hats 23+7=30
Mittens 3 pair+2=5
Socks 28

Stay tuned for donations from Bonnie, Alma and Trudy
Still looking for identity of our donations from Thousand Oaks CA pictured here

2008-2009
Hats 368
Mittens 66
Scarves 147
Socks 79 pair
*counts from day 1, Dec 2 2008

Welcome Angela

Thank you Angela. Three scarves, one fleece and 2 crocheted will help kids in need. These 3 scarves are headed to help those at the free clinic. Welcome to our group, and thank you very much for your thoughtful donation. It truly is appreciated more than you'll ever know.
2010
Scarves 16+3=19
Hats 23
Socks 28
Mittens 3 pair


2008-2009
Hats 368
Mittens 66
Scarves 147
Socks 79 pair
*counts from day 1, Dec 2 2008

Stay tuned for donations from Bonnie, Robbie, Alma and Trudy
Still looking for identity of our donations from Thousand Oaks CA pictured here

We DO make a difference!

Two more great hats from Sandie. Thank you, Thank you. Stella is sporting one of them. She says she and Hannah make everything look better! lol Hannah for those who don't know is Sandie's model and the two girls like to banter now and again. lol You can check out Sandie and Hannah on Sandie's blog her link is in the sidebar.

Two nice warm crocheted hats from Sandie brings our count to:
2010
Scarves 16
Hats 21+2=23
Socks 28
Mittens 3 pair

2008-2009
Hats 368
Mittens 66
Scarves 147
Socks 79 pair
*counts from day 1, Dec 2 2008

**still searching for the identity of our Thousand Oaks, CA donation pictured here.
Stayed tuned for donations from Trudy, Bonnie, Robbie, Angela and Alma

Much excitement in the charity world

Folks donations are coming in daily. Many many thanks to all who crochet and or knit, who've helped to spread the word etc. I'm hearing from new helping hands which tells me the word of our need is getting out there. I can't tell you how pleased that makes me.

Still looking to connect with a Becky P, from I believe the state of Washington in order to say thanks. Her donation came, has been photographed etc, but I can't find whom she is to say thank you. Does anyone know her, have an email ady or blog url? Is she in one of your charity groups? Please let me know Her thoughtful donation is HERE.

**just found Becky P, she's bpeatknits from RAV, yippee, one mystery solved. (added her to our members list



These 2 pictures are from someone in Thousand Oaks California. There is no name, no email ady, or blog url with this donation. The hats on the left are nice and thick, double yarn I think from the feel of it, and are crocheted. The items on and around Susie in the 2nd picture are also crocheted and will go to the clinic for younger kids. (the 2 small baby/infant hats will be passed along to the hospital, as babies aren't treated at the free clinic). Mia is our mystery person from Thousand Oaks, CA. Glad that's been solved. Thanks very much Mia for your donation.

PLEASE, a reminder folks to include your name, your email ady, and or blog url with your thoughtful donations. Some of you I know by blog nickname, some by email ady/avatars; and often folks use different names and ID's in a variety of charity groups. I want to properly thank and give credit to those helping hands; help me do that by including the information with your donation.

2010
Scarves 16
Hats 9+12=21
Socks 28
Mittens 3 pair

2008-2009
Hats 368
Mittens 66
Scarves 147
Socks 79 pair
*counts from day 1, Dec 2 2008

check back for donations from Sandie, Trudy, Angela, Bonnie and Robbie

Hats and Scarves oh My

Welcome Trudy folks, she's one of our newer members. The gold hat is knitted and the other items are crocheted. Wish you could see the knitted hat better. Shoot, the picture didn't show up well. It had a nice design. I would re-photograph, but have already forwarded these items. I'm making deliveries more frequently right now because of the extreme temperatures, I want these folks to get warm items as quickly as humanely possible. The colors in the 2nd photo are a bit off, as the rose pink and green set is the same rose pink as in the other other picture. Photo's were taken with different light. And as you see, it made a difference.

Thanks bunches Trudy for these hats and scarf sets. They will be distributed at the clinic. Those kids/teens and their Mom's freeze and I know they'll be thrilled to have something warm to wear.

2010
Scarves 13+3=16
Hats 6+3=9
Socks 28
Mittens 3 pair

2008-2009
Hats 368
Mittens 66
Scarves 147
Socks 79 pair
*counts from day 1, Dec 2 2008

****Still wondering who Becky is, can anyone help?